Technical Information

With an extensive collection of colours, tones, textures and finishes, together with our mount designs, we will enhance your artwork and create a striking look to suit each individual piece.

Technical information

Conservation and Whitecore Specification
The surface and backing papers
• Made from chemically-treated pulp using pH sizing and lignin-free, except for Metallics which are not acid-free.
• Blue wool scale (BWS) minimum rating 3+
• Individual BWS ratings are marked on the reverse side of every sheet.
• Buffered with calcium carbonate.
• The water-soluble extracts are minimal i.e. chloride below 0.05%, sulphate below 0.25%. For extra defence it contains a buffer of calcium carbonate to guard against contamination by air-borne acid for the life of the board.

The Core

• High-quality alpha cellulose. Lignin-free and bright white throughout.
• Buffered with calcium carbonate.*
• Passes the Silver Tarnish Test and Photographic Activity Test.

The adhesive
• Aqeous PVA with neutral pH.
• Buffered with calcium carbonate.
• Is plasticiser-free.
All Conservation boards fully comply to FATG Conservation level.
Whitecore boards meet FATG Standard level

BlackCore Specification
The surface and backing papers
All finishes
• Made from chemically-treated pulp using high pH sizing and lignin-free, except for Metallics which are not acid-free.
• Buffered with calcium carbonate.*
• The water-soluble extracts are minimal i.e. chloride below 0.05%, sulphate below 0.25%. For extra defence it contains a buffer of calcium carbonate to guard against contamination by air-borne acid for the life of the board.
The Core
• Neutral
• Highly-refined wood pulp, sized with an alkaline (neutral) material.
• Buffered with calcium carbonate.
The adhesive
• Aqeous PVA with neutral pH.
• Buffered with calcium carbonate.
• Is plasticiser-free.
BlackCore meets the FATG Standard level

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